According to Deadline, both Agents of SHIELDSeason 2 regulars would lead the spinoff with a Mr. and Mrs. Smith-type dynamic, in line with the characters’ failed marriage and subsequent rekindling. It isn’t yet known what direction the spinoff would take opposite Agents of SHIELD itself, particularly if both run concurrently as planned, but Season 2's likely setup of either Secret Warriors or Avengers Academy comic storylines could certainly play a part, given Palicki’s Mockingbird character has a comic history with the West CoastAvengers.

Agents of SHIELD EP Jeffrey Bell and series writer Paul Zbyszewski are currently spearheading the project for the fall, without the aid of a backdoor pilot, though a short promo reel or independent pilot have been considered. ABC wouldn’t issue a formal greenlight before at least seeing a script, while Zbyszewski is expected to serve as showrunner, if all goes according to plan.

Palicki and Blood have certainly ranked among the better-reviewed additions to Agents of SHIELDseason 2, but could the two really lead their own spinoff? Will the “Real SHIELD” be involved? How might Marvel or ABC look to differentiate the series from its predecessor?